Term: ongoing position, 0.6FTE up to 1.0 FTE or secondment by agreement  

Location: Swan Hill or Mildura

We have two Education Officer: Learning Diversity positions being advertised. One position based in Horsham, and another based in Swan Hill or Mildura.

About the Role

The Education Officer: Learning Diversity will be a member of the Wellbeing Team and will focus on capacity building. This role will develop, facilitate, and implement support structures and processes to assist schools to create and maintain effective adjustments and programs for students with disabilities. Reporting to the Team Leader, this role implements policies, practices, and programs to strengthen schools’ ability to support teachers, students and families. This work equips teachers to make reasonable adjustments that enable students to access and participate fully in their education.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice to school leaders and teachers consistent with the DDA and DSE regarding inclusive practices to support the participation of all students.

• Build the capacity of school leaders to implement the Intervention Framework to create inclusive classroom environments and personalise learning to support student’s requirements.

• Provide evidence-based consultancy services to schools via meetings such as Student Learning Teams and Program Support Groups with the aim to support teachers and school staff to meet the requirements of students with disabilities.

• Interpret complex academic, behavioural and psycho/social data to manage and inform the triage/allocation process.

Benefits in this role include:

• Impactful Contribution to Inclusive Education: Play a key role in shaping inclusive learning environments across schools, helping students with disabilities access equitable education through tailored adjustments and support strategies.
• Professional Influence and Leadership: Provide expert guidance to school leaders and educators, building their capacity and influencing how learning diversity is embedded in school culture and practices.
• Collaboration in a Values-Driven Environment: Working within the Wellbeing Team and broader Student Services, you’ll collaborate across disciplines in a community rooted in Catholic values, inclusion, and holistic development.
• Ongoing Development and Career Fulfillment: With opportunities to engage in policy development, professional learning, and team collaboration, the role supports personal growth, career advancement, and meaningful work aligned with educational and ethical purpose.

 Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated successful experience in the development of contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice in relation to appropriate adjustments and inclusive technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of state and national policies and curriculum design for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of teachers and leaders within schools in relation to inclusive teaching practices and curriculum provision.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including:

1. experience in working collaboratively with school leadership teams;
2. ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
3. capacity to communicate effectively across a broad range of contexts.

• A commitment to the Catholic ethos, the principles of Catholic teaching and to the policies of Catholic Education Ballarat and the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV).

Download the role description and employment application form.